THE APPRENTICE viewers were left fuming over Lord Alan Sugar’s comments in the boardroom during tonight’s episode, after one supposedly “sexist” jibe.

Week nine saw the remaining candidates fight to show their prowess as the millionaire’s potential business partner with a homemade recipe kit, forcing the teams to make and pitch their creations on the BBC show.

Following a disastrous performance in the kitchen, where florist-owner Elizabeth McKenna took over the cooking duties from James White, the 70-year-old business mogul gave the latter a stern warning amid another shock firing.

Left with Elizabeth, Bushra Shaikh and favourite-to-win Sarah Lynn in the boardroom, Lord Sugar called after the sub-team leader that he needed to “man up” where his teammates were concerned.

Shocked at his brazen comment, fans expressed their annoyance over the scene on social media.

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“MAN UP???!? But all the men are gone?!?!?? They lost like 10 tasks in a row?!?? WOMAN UP JAMES #TheApprentice,” another added.

Viewers continued to vent their frustration with Lord Sugar’s decisions on the show, as many were shocked that clothing company-owner Bushra was fired over controversial candidate Elizabeth.

“Ffs send Elizabeth home #theapprentice,”(sic) one person said, followed by: “Can’t believe Bushra left instead of Elizabeth, the one who everyone has a problem with every single week. This is how you know the show it bulls**t #TheApprentice.”